Big Pine Water Quality

Latest water quality information for Big Pine, California

Last update on March 2025

Good

Generally good water with minor concerns.

Exceeds 0 EPA limits and 3 recommended standards.

Water Provider

rolling green utilities, inc.

Owner Type

P (Private)

Population Served

1,225

Data Sources

2008-2010

Contaminants exceeding EPA limits

What it means: This refers to substances in the water that are found at levels higher than what the EPA allows. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is a U.S. government agency that sets legal limits for harmful contaminants to protect public health. Exceeding these limits means the water may pose health risks based on federal safety standards.

Good news! No contaminants were found to exceed EPA limits.

Contaminants exceeding recommended standards

What it means: This refers to substances in the water that are above health-based guidelines set by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These standards, while not always legally enforceable, are based on scientific research to protect health. Exceeding them may indicate potential health concerns.

Lead

3.10 ppb

15.5x

Recommended: 0.2000 ppb

Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Neurotoxicity

Lead Level

3.10 ppb

15.5x

Recommended: 0.2000 ppb

Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Neurotoxicity

Total Thms

0.2000 ppb

1.3x

Recommended: 0.1500 ppb

Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Other Detected Contaminants

Contaminant	Detected Level	EPA Limit	Recommended	Status
Calcium	14.50 ppm	Not established	80 ppm	Within limits
Fluoride	160 ppb	4000 ppb	2000 ppb	Within limits
Magnesium	2.40 ppm	Not established	30 ppm	Within limits
Ph Level	7.10 pH units	8.50 pH units	8.50 pH units	Within limits
Potassium	1.50 ppb	Not established	5000 ppb	Within limits
Sodium	8.40 ppm	Not established	20 ppm	Within limits
Total Dissolved Solids	71.80 ppm	500 ppm	500 ppm	Within limits
Turbidity	0.3000 NTU	1 NTU	0.3000 NTU	Within limits
Zinc	25.20 ppb	5000 ppb	5000 ppb	Within limits
No additional contaminants detected.

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